MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
163,884 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Brake pipe inadequately clipped both rear axle pipes (3.6.B.1)
Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)
Headlamp not working on dipped beam no headlights (1.7.5a)
Nearside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded lower arm mounting bracket (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded several places (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)
Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded front of rear hanger (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded spring mount (2.4.A.3)
Offside Front Brake pipe inadequately supported both hose mounts weak with rust (3.6.B.1)
Offside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded sill / step area (5.2.6)
Offside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded several places (2.4.A.3)
Offside Front position lamp(s) insecure (1.1.A.3a)
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)
Offside Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)
Offside Side repeater missing (1.4.A.2b)
Power steering inoperative electronic PAS fitted poorly and not working (2.3.3a)
Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Steering system excessively rough notchy lock to lock (2.2.D.1)
Steering system fouling on clutch pedal (2.2.D.2a)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both u/s (8.2.2)
rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
Exhaust system not adequately supported ready to fall off (7.1.1) DANGEROUS
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner face pitted/ rusty both sides (3.5.1i)
general underside condition very poor
o/s rear wheel rusty
Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)
Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Rear Leaf spring shackle bracket corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.6d)
Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)
Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Steering column modified, but not inappropriately (2.2.C.1e)
Steering system slightly tight (2.2.D.1)
o/s/r inner arch corroded
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Oil leak
Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Rear Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)
Nearside Rear Leaf spring shackle bracket corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.6d)
Nearside Rear Leaf spring splayed but action not impaired (2.4.B.1c)
Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Offside Front Tie bar/rod attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced (2.4.G.1)
Offside Rear Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)
Offside Rear Leaf spring splayed but action not impaired (2.4.B.1c)
Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Steering linkage modified, but not inappropriately (2.2.C.1e)
Steering system slightly tight (2.2.D.1)
aditional springs for caravan body broken
ex rubbers deterioated
inner wings corroded
o/s/f jackin g point area corroded
slight cracking to tread area of o/s/r n/s/r n/s f tyres
vehicle genneraly rusted
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Front Tie bar/rod attachment bracket/mounting corroded and its strength is seriously reduced (2.4.G.1)
Offside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.2.C.1h)
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
Offside Rear Leaf spring shackle bracket corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.B.6d)
Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Rear Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)
Nearside Rear Leaf spring shackle bracket corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.6d)
Nearside Rear Leaf spring splayed but action not impaired (2.4.B.1c)
Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Offside Front Tie bar/rod attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced (2.4.G.1)
Offside Rear Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)
Offside Rear Leaf spring splayed but action not impaired (2.4.B.1c)
Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Steering linkage modified, but not inappropriately (2.2.C.1e)
Steering system slightly tight (2.2.D.1)
aditional springs for caravan body broken
ex rubbers deterioated
inner wings corroded
o/s/f jackin g point area corroded
slight cracking to tread area of o/s/r n/s/r n/s f tyres
vehicle genneraly rusted
under side of car slighty corroded
Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Front Upper Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Lower Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Upper Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS
Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
hand brake return spring broken
rear spring assister broken n/s and o/s/ leading
Nearside Rear Leaf spring anchor bracket corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.6d)
Offside Rear Leaf spring anchor bracket corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.6d)
hand brake return spring broken
n/s/r most forward coil sring assister broken
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Rear Leaf spring shackle bracket corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.B.6d)
Offside Rear Lower Shock absorber insecure (2.7.2b)
Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
Nearside Rear Leaf spring anchor bracket corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.6d)
Nearside Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Offside Rear Leaf spring anchor bracket corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.6d)
Offside Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
hand brake return spring broken
n/s/r most forward coil sring assister broken
Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)
Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
slight corrosion osf inner flitch.slight play osf wheel assembley.
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A763 NWU is a 1984 Talbot Motor Caravan in White with a 1,971cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.
Across all 1984 Talbot Motor Caravan models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.4% with a typical mileage of 80,177 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.
The most common reason a Talbot Motor Caravan fails its MOT is suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded, accounting for 97 recorded failures. If you're considering buying A763 NWU, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.
The Talbot Motor Caravan typically stays on UK roads for around 43 years. At 42 years old, this Talbot Motor Caravan is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.
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A763 NWU is a 1984 Talbot Motor Caravan, first registered on 1 April 1984.
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